A.D. 2026 May 14

Ascension Day

Felipe Gil de Mena, Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid, Spain.

Acclamations

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Collects

Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer

Prefaces

Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who after his most glorious resurrection appeared to his Apostles, and in their sight ascended into heaven to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold

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